I Can Write Well for High School! A Six-Week Writing Program
In this six- week course, students will begin writing clear, concise sentences and end with writing well-developed paragraphs and an essay that adheres to the standards and conventions of English grammar.
Jaquita Rideau, M.Ed.
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will submit sentences, paragraphs, and final drafts of their typed essay within one week after class ends. All submissions will receive feedback. Parents Please Note: I will keep homework to a minimum, but students that take this course need opportunities outside of class to apply what they have learned to their writing. I also feel it is important for their work to be reviewed and given feedback, so that they begin taking accountability for their own learning.Assessment
The learner is assessed through written feedback of each assignment submitted.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
This course is for students in high school that struggle to write or for students that are reluctant writers. I created this section particular for older students to review basic writing skills in an engaging environment amongst their peers. It is my teaching philosophy that every student has the ability to improve and strengthen their writing. From students that need a little extra help to students that possess excellent writing skills, there is always room to create and achieve new learning goals. In this six week course, students will learn and/or review the conventions and standards of English writing. The goal of this course is for students that may be behind in their writing skills to be able to construct well-written sentences, paragraphs, and essays for high school. A typical class will follow this structure: 1. Warm Up -3 minutes 2. Lesson Introduction - 2 minutes 3. Direct Instruction with Active Class Participation - 10 minutes 4. Guided Practice - 10 minutes 5. Independent Writing Practice - 10 minutes 6. Review/Exit Activity - 5 minutes I look forward to having your learner in my class!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to use the writing process to help alleviate anxiety from a writing assignment and ensure it is polished.
Students will be to write an engaging hook.
Students will be able to write a three-point thesis.
Students will be able to construct a well-developed paragraph.
Students will write a topic sentence.
Students will use supporting details in a paragraph.
Students will use varied sentence structure in their writing.
Students will gain an understanding of the importance of reviewing written work for conciseness, clarity, and grammar.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Sentence Variety
In this class, students will practice: (1) Identifying simple and compound sentences (2) Identifying varied sentence structure and (3) Creating sentences of varied lengths to create a sentence flow. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Impactful Sentences
In this class, students will practice identifying figurative language in writing and creating sentences of varied structure that include figurative language. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Paragraph Construction
In this class, students will examine model paragraphs. Students will be introduced to topic sentences, supporting details that directly relate to the topic sentence, and concluding paragraph sentences. Students will compose both expository and opinion paragraphs in lessons three and four. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Multi-Paragraph Response
In this class, students will examine a multi-paragraph response. Students will be review topic sentences, supporting details that directly relate to the topic sentence, and concluding paragraph sentences. Students will compose a final essay based on a writing prompt they select. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
GoogleDocs does require the use of a gmail account. Please ensure your learner has an account set up. This platform will be used for submitting writing and receiving feedback on written assignments.
Please Note: You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
Supply List
Writing Journal/Paper Pen/Pencil
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Once students are enrolled, I will upload the workbook for the class. The workbook will include all of the written homework assignments, essay writing prompts, and model paragraphs and essays written by the teacher.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I have over eight years of experience teaching composition and writing to students of all ages. Reviews
Live Group Course
$105
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
2-6 learners per class
